Am I too big or gaining too much??????

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NP says I've gained too much already and that I need to cut out sugars and starches... My OBGYN hasn't said anything yet as I see him in a couple of weeks. This is my third child. Do I look too big for 21 almost 22 weeks? Please be honest! I've been on progesterone suppositories since 6 weeks which I know causes weight gain, but I try to walk every other day for 40ish minutes and I only drink water (100oz). I started at 112lbs and am now 140lbs. Am I gaining too much? Am I too big for how far I am?

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Yeah. 28 pounds is a lot for 20 weeks. It's not what you look like, it's the speed at which you're gaining weight, which in turn affects your pancreas and other vital organs. Listen to your practitioners.

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You look great!! But it's not about how you look, it's the fact that you've gained 28 lbs in 20 wks...if you started out with a low bmi, you may need to gain a little more than the classic 25-35 lbs...but you still have halfway to go with the most weight gain ahead...I wouldn't panic, but I absolutely would be adjusting my diet and increasing my activity levels...it's better for you and babe!!

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You look great! She probably just told you that because almost 30 lbs at 22 weeks is a lot. Most women accelerate weight gain in the third trimester and that can raise your risk for gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. I would work with her to keep an eye on it but it sounds like you're being really healthy and staying active! Keep it up mama!

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You are suppose to gain 25-35lbs total over the entire course of your pregnancy. And the bulk of that weight is put on during your 3rd trimester. If you gain a much during your 1st and 2nd tristmester it means you will still have that weight after baby. Also you are at a higher risk for complications and have a higher chance of getting gestation diabetes, which is not healthy for baby.

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Doesn't look like it on you but 30 pounds is a lot for only being 20 weeks

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No one can make a medical judgement off a photo but all I can say is you look fantastic

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I feel like 30 pounds is a lot to gain half way through, but that being said you still weigh less than I did pre-pregnancy. I'm not sure what other side affects or risks gaining weight carries, but if you're feeling good about yourself and baby is healthy then I wouldn't stress about it! I think you look great!

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There's no photo chick? 
Everyone gains differently

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Your great !!! I know people who have gained 100! You cant compare to any one we are all different. Just be as healthy as you can and youll be fine!!!

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For one, I think you look great! I understand the risks of gaining weight rapidly and it makes practitioners nervous because of the stress it puts on your body. However, I think sometimes it's unavoidable. This is my 4th pregnancy and my first 2 (3rd I miscarried) I gained 55 lbs almost exactly. It didn't matter what I did, the weight just came on without stopping. I was underweight my first pregnancy, but my second I started at a healthier weight and still gained the exact same amount. Turns out my mother gained 55lbs all 4 kids and my sister gained about the same with her 3. 
Anyways what I'm saying is, I think sometimes it's beyond our control the exact weight we put on. My midwives have agreed there must bea genetic variable to it because my eating habits don't warrant the high weight gain and I never have any health issues or any concerns about gestational diabetes. What you can control is having a balanced life and everything in moderation! If you're doing that, you're doing amazing!

Am I too big or gaining too much??????

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